Tree House Idea

Tree houses are fun, bonding activities you can do with your friends or family, and can provide a unique and ideal hangout spot surrounded by Mother nature. One of the biggest differences in my opinion, between tree houses and other on-ground add-ons you can build on your property, is the fact that a house up in the trees sways - to varying degrees depending on the height and size of the tree and branches - and thus can add a unique and soothing feel.

There are three vital components you need to know. It would be the foundation, the posts and the rest of the construction. Taking note of these three things will result to a sturdy fort or tree house. You have to find a good tree. It should be sturdy because it will have to carry the entire weight of the fort. Carefully assess it to determine how much weight it can hold. You don't have to measure it, but you just have to make a decision as to whether or not it will be the main post support or just a supporting leg. If you want, you can design the four posts around the tree.
You have to prepare your materials. Here's the part where you have to shell out your money for the joy of your kid. You need to buy pressure treated lumber to your desired size. Don't forget the decking material, galvanized lag screws and washer. Joint hangers, rafter ties, deck screws, pulley for a rope and camouflage tarp will be needed too. Also, you have to bring lots of nails for you to hammer. You can buy these materials in the nearby Home Depot.
Make all measurements for the tree framing. Draw the plan on the paper. Consider rigid frames, movement limitation in and on the branches. Triangle-shaped constructions have proved most effective – consider this aspect as well. Study all possible designs and nuances and compare to your needs and requirements.
Depending on many factors you will need either flexible or fixed house base support. Fixed joints are used for solid trees, whereas the flexible (such as cables and metal brackets) for “moving” trees. Use knee braces for extra fixing the house if built on a single tree. Use cables where needed as they are effective for extra support.
In any case, it should be a safe and fun place to accommodate whatever activities you envision. Taking into consideration the damage inflicted on the tree as well as future complications that may arise such as those mentioned above when planning, is simply the responsible and considerate course of action.